Statement:
The Maldives has a lower Human Development Index than Palau

In the Human Development Index rating The Maldives holds position #88 ²⁰²¹ out of 187 and Palau is #80 out of 187 ²⁰²¹.
Position of The Maldives is worse than position of Palau.

Referencies:

1. Human Development Index ²⁰²¹ by United Nations

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Human Development Index' in descending order.

   The Maldives	'Human Development Index' value is	0.75
   Palau	'Human Development Index' value is	0.77